Analyst II

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in Sacramento seeks an Analyst II to support the licensing and oversight of CRMLA licensees. You will review licensing applications, interpret laws and policies, and prepare clear correspondence and reports.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary range of $6,031.00–$7,775.00 monthly and provides career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four years of work experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service duties.
• An additional year of professional analytical and/or technical experience equivalent to an Analyst I, Range C.

Responsibilities

• Review and process licensing applications and amendments.
• Research and interpret laws, regulations, and policies; prepare clear correspondence, reports, and deficiency notices.
• Coordinate licensing matters with examiners, management, and other DFPI units; maintain records in statewide systems.
• Provide administrative and program support to ensure timely, compliant licensing operations.

Job description

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.

Job Code #:

JC-528320

Position #(s):

410-123-5393-XXX

Working Title:

Analyst II

Classification:

ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,775.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the reduction in pay. SEIU Bargaining units (1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21) will receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 per month.

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one, Permanent, Full-time Analyst II position within the Division of Consumer Financial Protection's CRMLA Licensing Unit. This position is to be located in the Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.

The Analyst II performs a variety of journey-level analytical and regulatory duties supporting the Department’s licensing and oversight of California Residential Mortgage Lending Act (CRMLA) licensees. Under general direction, the incumbent independently reviews and processes licensing applications and amendments; researches and interprets laws, regulations, and policies; prepares clear and accurate correspondence, reports, and deficiency notices; responds to inquiries from applicants, licensees, the public, and internal staff; evaluates information received from internal and external sources to determine whether further review or action is warranted; maintains records and documentation in statewide systems; coordinates licensing matters with examiners, management, and other DFPI units; and provides administrative and program support to ensure consistent, timely, and compliant licensing operations.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 8/26/2026

Examination Information

Applicants will need to take and pass the online Analyst II exam/assessment to be eligible to apply for Analyst II positions. Please visit: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of work experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service duties. Academic education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; and

An additional year of professional analytical and/or technical experience equivalent to an Analyst I, Range C.

Consider a rewarding and challenging career with the DFPI!